Sergio Garcia takes jabs at Tiger Woods

Garcia says Tiger is `not the nicest guy on Tour'

PONTE VEDRA BEACH — What Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia’s third-round pairing lacked in memorable golf it made up for in post-round drama that bled into Sunday morning.

Each player traded barbs Saturday night after darkness halted play with Woods and Garcia on the 15th hole.

But following Sunday’s morning finish to their rounds, Garcia took the animosity to another level when it was clear the two longtime rivals would not be paired in the final round.

“I'm not going to lie,” Garcia said. “He’s not my favorite guy to play with. He's not the nicest guy on Tour.”

Woods got the last laugh, winning The Players Championship title. Garcia fizzled in the final round, finishing tied for eighth.

It is well-established Garcia and Woods do not get along. But after Saturday, it appears any cordial exchanges will be a thing of the past between two of the world’s top talents, major championship fixtures and Ryder Cup regulars.

Paired in the final group for round three, Garcia’s one-shot lead turned into a one-shot deficit following a bogey on the par-5 second hole. The 33-year-old Spaniard hit an errant 3-wood approach shot after the crowd cheered Woods when he selected a 5-wood, signaling he planned to go for the green in two shots.

Garcia said the world’s No. 1 player should have waited and been aware his playing competitor was over his golf ball.

“Not real surprising that he is complaining about something,” Woods said.